Discussion 2023 Pre-Season Matches - March 2-4th

[WaynesWorld19]

Mar 2-4 (Official practice matches)​

Date	Match	Local Time (EDT)	Stadium
Thu Mar 2	Hawthorn vs Collingwood	5.10pm	UTAS Stadium
Thur Mar 2	Fremantle vs Port Adelaide	4:10pm (7:10pm)	Fremantle Oval
Thu Mar 2	Brisbane vs Geelong	7:10pm (8:10pm)	Brighton Homes Arena
Fri Mar 3	St Kilda vs Essendon	4:10pm	RSEA Park
Fri Mar 3	Sydney vs Carlton	7:10pm	Blacktown International Sports Park
Fri Mar 3	West Coast vs Adelaide	4:40pm (7:40pm)	Mineral Resources Park
Sat Mar 4	GWS vs Gold Coast	12:10pm	Blacktown International Sports Park
Sat Mar 4	Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne	1:10pm	IKON Park
Sat Mar 4	Melbourne vs Richmond	4:10pm	Casey Fields

 

[Exambolor]

If you go on the Aussie Rules tab on Kayo, they’ve got all the praccy matches that start this Thursday listed. Looks like they’ll be streamed live too.

Fox also showing them as well

 

[LegendLewis]

Anyone know if someone will be doing the stats and SC scores for the practice games?

 

[Choppers]

Anyone know if someone will be doing the stats and SC scores for the practice games?

I hope so, as it will give overseas residents some idea as to the players SC friendliness or not...........as we can't access Kayo's stream....

 

[Makeshift Park]

I hope so, as it will give overseas residents some idea as to the players SC friendliness or not...........as we can't access Kayo's stream....

From memory, the news ltd stable usually does.

 

[Lord De Goey]

They normally do it’s often just a little delayed

 

[Harlequin Dream]

Full Adelaide intra is on YouTube.

- Rankine and Rachele were often used as the 3rd midfielder at centre bounces

- Sam Berry very, very good

- Himmelberg played some key defence

 

[FAILTOSUCCEED]

Full Adelaide intra is on YouTube.

- Rankine and Rachele were often used as the 3rd midfielder at centre bounces

- Sam Berry very, very good

- Himmelberg played some key defence

Pedlar how did he go?

Heard Milera was rubbish, not that I’m keen on him anyway.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Pedlar how did he go?

Heard Milera was rubbish, not that I’m keen on him anyway.

Thoughts Wayno?

 

[Harlequin Dream]

Pedlar how did he go?

Heard Milera was rubbish, not that I’m keen on him anyway.

Pedlar has improved but not enough IMO. Kicked a couple of goals and was on the A team.

Milera was very, very rusty. Missed a two meter handball by a meter.

 

[pincrusher]

Anyone know if someone will be doing the stats and SC scores for the practice games?

Doubt we get SC scores from the unofficial praccy matches. Can't see any from last year, but we should get them from the official practise matches the following week, albeit not straight away. (Were up the next day from memory). DT scores will be live, but not SC.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Former top-10 pick Nick Coffield is set to play his first game since tearing his anterior cruciate ligament at training in Ballarat 12 months ago.

Coffield is expected to play some minutes against the Demons at RSEA Park this Friday night, shedding the fluoro non-contact cap he has worn across the pre-season.

Journeyman ruckman Tom Campbell will also feature in that game after recovering from the Achilles soreness that limited his December and January training block.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Former top-10 pick Nick Coffield is set to play his first game since tearing his anterior cruciate ligament at training in Ballarat 12 months ago.

Coffield is expected to play some minutes against the Demons at RSEA Park this Friday night, shedding the fluoro non-contact cap he has worn across the pre-season.

Journeyman ruckman Tom Campbell will also feature in that game after recovering from the Achilles soreness that limited his December and January training block.

Campbell is bad news for ROMA, was hoping he would be sole ruck.

 

[A Bit Dusty]

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ALL THINGS INTRACLUB! Strap in!
-- Adelaide --
Dawson ($603K DEF) - Looks to be playing defence once again, didn’t push up too much higher. Added captaincy, strangely enough, it usually negatively affects players.
Milera ($321K FWD) – Back to his best demanding lots of balls flying out of defence, awkward price but very promising.
Pedlar ($173K FWD) – Played unreal but predominantly as a small forward. If he gets a sniff at mid rotation, his job security looks the goods for his inflated price.
Michalanney (135K DEF) - Getting praise all pre-season, didn’t do much in this game, though. Still keep an eye on for Round 1.
-- Brisbane --
Ashcroft ($202K MID) - Impressive again, immediate impact type player. If he’s in the rotation, the numbers are there to warrant the inflated price, unlike Horne Francis last year.
McKenna ($167K DEF) - Started on the bench but A team at least. Mature aged, good scoring history, if he’s in, he has to be picked.
Wilmot ($123K DEF) - Starting wing on the ground for the A team, which is unreal. The biggest issue was his job security and potential sub risk, but he was impressed in finals last year. Tuck away on your bench for now,
-- Carlton --
Cowan ($117K DEF) - A sneaky chance with blues injuries and a friendly halfback role. Keep an eye on him, only helped his chances good with this performance.
Hollands ($162K MID) - A team, but again the Blues have so many injuries, hard to gauge this one. Was solid enough to have a sniff at Round 1.
Cincotta ($102K DEF/MID) - Looking really good and basement price, another name who could really benefit from the injuries and if Doch moves into the middle to cover.
-- Collingwood --
Daicos ($502K DEF) – His ownership is ridiculous, but what more can you say. Was absolutely electric and clear best on the ground in his new full-time MID role. Hard to not pick.
Mitchell ($528K MID) – Exactly what we needed to see, back to 100% on ball mid time. Looks to be the Pies clear #1 in there and looks as fit as ever.
Richards ($117K MID/FWD) - Doing his chances no harm playing in defence as well should be around the mark for Round 1.

Cameron ($465K RUC/FWD) - DNP due to injury once again, rucks are fast becoming an issue. Hopefully, we will see some of him before Round 1.
Dean ($123K DEF) – Injured once again at exactly the wrong time. Was on for a debut but cruel timing again. I probably need to write this one off again.
-- Essendon --
Menzie ($154k FWD) - Continuing to impress and may be Essendon’s small forward choice. If Round 1 was tomorrow, it looks like he’d be in. It's not great scoring potential, but we may need him.
Parish ($610K MID) - Standout once again, also seems to fly under the radar. Could take the next step again.
Davey ($117k MID/FWD) - Looking more and more unlikely as the pre-season progresses. Poor scoring potential anyway.
-- Fremantle --
Fyfe ($313k MID/FWD) - Played almost solely up forward, I really don’t understand this pic unless something drastically changes. His body is cooked and has a poor role.
Johnson ($123K MID) - In the B team, unfortunately, it looks way behind for a wing spot now after initially being an early favourite for a cheap MID rookie.
Young ($508K DEF) - Backing up all the preseason hype with a quality game. We need to see his kick in usage rate with Ryan, but everything suggests a second-tier breakout once Ryan. Similar price to Daicos, so I may end up needing to go for both, otherwise a tough to split.
-- Gold Coast --

King ($176K FWD) - Solid in his return but only managed half a game. I feel like his scoring potential is too low warrant selection, but his job security means a solid backup rookie if needed.

Anderson ($552K MID) - Looking unreal, absolutely dominated the game, and I think deserves merit up there with Green and LDU.

Flanders ($256K MID/FWD) - Very solid again, didn’t start too many stoppages but pushed in from half forward. The word out of the pre-season is he’s flying, and he has shown unreal scoring potential if given the role.

Miller ($662K MID) - Injured his hammy, has been ruled out of the practice games as well now. Makes things difficult to gauge MID rotation minutes at Gold Coast.
-- GWS --

Cummings ($521K DEF) - On fire, underrated pick and put in another huge performance. Competing with Daicos and Young.

Green ($534K MID) - Fulltime mid all day, which is exactly what we wanted to see, can’t complain, and should take the next step.

Coniglio ($557K MID/FWD) - Fulltime MID, and that’s all we needed. Ever since Leon Cameron

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left, Cogs has been flying with added MID mins, and I prefer him over Taranto and Rozee. Love all 4 with Dunks as an option.

Callaghan ($244K MID) - Really really impressive in this game, has sky rocketed into calculations, and based on his pedigree, his price isn’t a concern. Looks hard to pass on.
-- Hawthorn --

Weddle ($130K DEF) - Continuing the hype, Hawks threw everything at him on the draft board, and he looks to be repaying. There are wing spots available, and he should be right in contention.

Day ($362K DEF) – Played 100% full-time MID, looks the preferred centre bounce option behind Newcombe, awkward price, but I’m loving the idea of this pick.

Sicily ($624K DEF) - Ankle injury, doesn’t look too concerning, but that and the new captaincy are slight worries, and you’re splitting hairs with the 600k defenders as it is.

Worpel ($309K MID) - Barely sighted, trending negatively rather than positively. Need to see something huge next praccy game to bring him back into contention.

Mackenzie ($180K MID) - Pushing for debut after this performance, there are spots up for grabs at the Hawks, so he’ll be around the mark. I'm not sure about the role or scoring yet. Keep an eye on him.
-- Melbourne --

Oliver ($699K MID) - Best on ground, and it wasn’t even close. Hand injury clearly not an issue anymore, and that was the only knock in the pick. Just need to decide if you want to spend up on the big boys or not now.

Grundy ($512K RUC) - Solid without screaming pick me, really need to see something from him. Doesn’t look the Grundy of old yet, and that was without Gawn playing, too.

Van Rooyen ($123K FWD) - Continued his push for R1 debut after a massive pre-season, will be line ball and potentially 22/23rd man/sub risk.

Mcvee ($123K DEF/MID) - Left field out of nowhere he has loomed as a round 1 option. Very impressive off half back with no Salem (Hibberd also in the B’s which is positive). Scoring role and potential is there. I just struggled with consistency last year. Watch closely.
-- North Melbourne --

Sheezal ($198K FWD) – One name that many aren’t talking about because of the price. Played Def, MID, and FWD and impressed rotating between them all, which is a positive sign. May need to be looked at more than we are.

Ziebell ($356K FWD) - In DEF again… As gross as this is, it’s hard to ignore him if this continues. Old role looks back with Mcdonald being more accountable and Hall injured once again. Watch for kick ins.

Phillips ($158K MID) – Very strong, looks a lock now with his pedigree and scoring potential.

Drury ($102K MID/FWD) - Moved from the B to A team halfway through, which is very positive. His name has popped up all pre-season, basement price, and DPP, watching closely.

Comben ($123K FWD) - Pushing for selection, he is a talented player, won't score unbeliev, bly but could warrant a bench option.
-- Port Adelaide --

Rozee ($513K MID/FWD) - Same role as last year, electric again. Hard to pass on this after his back end to the year.

Sinn ($123K MID/FWD) - Still injured, unfortunately, may have to resort him to a downgrade option mid-year.

Butters ($529K MID/FWD) - Missing with a minor niggle again, I love him, but he always has his issue. Has the ability to score at F1 levels but you can’t trust him.
Lycett ($429K RUC) - in the B Team behind Teakle, a few were sussing a cheap R2 but he looks to have ruled himself out.
Fantasia ($203K FWD) – Firing again and was very impressive, almost the forgotten man. Price is tempting and one to keep an eye out on.
-- Richmond --
Taranto ($503k FWD/MID) - Full time midfield and was best on ground. Known to be a butcher but he has 100+ in him. Must have.
Hopper ($332K MID) - Fulltime midfield as well but wasn’t overly outstanding. Doesn’t need to show much to be selected and will be up there with the top selected.
Dusty ($480K MID/FWD) - Very good but mainly up forward. Probably a forgotten man that deserves more merit if more Midfield time eventuates.
Young ($102K DEF) and Bradtke ($102K FWD) – Both basement priced and impressed to have pushed their names into the Round 1 selection frame. Keep a close eye as any basement price options are a win.
-- St Kilda --
Phlilipou ($166k MID/FWD) - Backed up the coaching staff’s words with a great display. Has the ability to score if given a semi decent role and someone who could help out F6 if named.
Caminiti ($102K FWD) – St Kilida are having a preseason key position forward crisis and it’s hard to not see Camintii pushing for R1 Debut. Wont score well but bargain basement option if required.
Coffield ($208K DEF) - Back to full contact training, looks too good to avoid if selected R1. Has scoring history, bulked up and highly talented all at rookie price. High on the watchlist.
-- West Coast --
Chesser ($123K DEF/MID) - Overcame injury to start on the wing and play very well with 2 goals in intraclub. There’s a backlog of very capable rookie options that all are pushing for the Round 1 team at the Eagles and Chesser will be high on the list as one of them.

Yeo ($337K DEF) - Dominating the game while rotating between MID and DEF and even on some kick ins. Horrible injury record but has averaged huge premium numbers before and with such high ownership it could be costly to not start if fit.

Ginbey ($171K DEF/MID) - Started in the middle which is impressive but no Sheed/Shuey. Played very well and backed up the pre-season hype. Unsure on his scoring ability but a DPP rookie can be valuable.
Long ($117K MID/FWD) – Another one of those rookies pushing for selection at the Eagles, has really stepped up his case over the last few weeks and really impressed in this intraclub game.
-- Western Bulldogs --
Daniel ($495K DEF) - Pure on ball MID trialed once again, looks a permanent move. Not sure its enough to select but impacts Richards and Dale in DEF as better selections/
Bontempelli ($639K MID) and Macrae (634K MID) – Both still rotating forward. Bontempelli looks a hard one to pass up this year. Macrae has the runs on the board and with Dunkley leaving everyone assumed he’d be rotate less, but Bevo still seems to be swinging him around. Watch out for the more official stuff.
Baker (MID $123K) - Did his chances no harm again, positive words out of pre-season and looks to be a wing spot up for grabs at the Dogs. Can sit on the MID bench for now.
Bruce ($161K FWD) - B Team unfortunately, had merit in selecting with his new role in DEF but looks to need an injury now.
English ($581K RUC) – Looks as the clear 2nd pick in the RUC if fit but he has already had two separate injuries in this pre-season alone and missed this game again. Burn man written all over him.
Unfortunately, I have no information on any hit outs completed by Geelong or Sydney as it stands so we have some pre-season notes instead.
Bowes ($277K DEF) - We are still yet to hear any confirmation that he will be playing midfield or even best 22 so we are starting to lose confidence in this pick. Potential is there.
Ratugolea ($174K RUC/FWD) - Continue to monitor, should be around the money after an impressive preseason. If he gets the backup RUC role, seems to be a very decent option for F6/R3 swing.
Mills ($642K MID) – He continues to mention he’ll play defence if needed which is slightly concerning, didn’t affect his scoring too much last year but it’s capping his ability to go to the next level. Still think he is under selected in 6%.
Warner ($532K MID) - Looking beefed up and many have forgotten how good he was last year. Ready to take the next step but similar priced to Green, Mitchell and LDU and Anderson so hard to split the bunch.
Francis ($189K DEF/FWD) - Not much info on how he is tracking for R1 unfortunately, can make good cash if he can squeeze into the Swans best 22.

 

[Ingy]

Pedlar has improved but not enough IMO. Kicked a couple of goals and was on the A team.

Milera was very, very rusty. Missed a two meter handball by a meter.

Not enough for 173k?

Your standards are higher than mine

 

[Judd_Magic]

Heard Milera was rubbish, not that I’m keen on him anyway.

But but he's the premier midfielder of the future....

 

[Scythe94]

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ALL THINGS INTRACLUB! Strap in!
-- Adelaide --
Dawson ($603K DEF) - Looks to be playing defence once again, didn’t push up too much higher. Added captaincy, strangely enough, it usually negatively affects players.
Milera ($321K FWD) – Back to his best demanding lots of balls flying out of defence, awkward price but very promising.
Pedlar ($173K FWD) – Played unreal but predominantly as a small forward. If he gets a sniff at mid rotation, his job security looks the goods for his inflated price.
Michalanney (135K DEF) - Getting praise all pre-season, didn’t do much in this game, though. Still keep an eye on for Round 1.
-- Brisbane --
Ashcroft ($202K MID) - Impressive again, immediate impact type player. If he’s in the rotation, the numbers are there to warrant the inflated price, unlike Horne Francis last year.
McKenna ($167K DEF) - Started on the bench but A team at least. Mature aged, good scoring history, if he’s in, he has to be picked.
Wilmot ($123K DEF) - Starting wing on the ground for the A team, which is unreal. The biggest issue was his job security and potential sub risk, but he was impressed in finals last year. Tuck away on your bench for now,
-- Carlton --
Cowan ($117K DEF) - A sneaky chance with blues injuries and a friendly halfback role. Keep an eye on him, only helped his chances good with this performance.
Hollands ($162K MID) - A team, but again the Blues have so many injuries, hard to gauge this one. Was solid enough to have a sniff at Round 1.
Cincotta ($102K DEF/MID) - Looking really good and basement price, another name who could really benefit from the injuries and if Doch moves into the middle to cover.
-- Collingwood --
Daicos ($502K DEF) – His ownership is ridiculous, but what more can you say. Was absolutely electric and clear best on the ground in his new full-time MID role. Hard to not pick.
Mitchell ($528K MID) – Exactly what we needed to see, back to 100% on ball mid time. Looks to be the Pies clear #1 in there and looks as fit as ever.
Richards ($117K MID/FWD) - Doing his chances no harm playing in defence as well should be around the mark for Round 1.

Cameron ($465K RUC/FWD) - DNP due to injury once again, rucks are fast becoming an issue. Hopefully, we will see some of him before Round 1.
Dean ($123K DEF) – Injured once again at exactly the wrong time. Was on for a debut but cruel timing again. I probably need to write this one off again.
-- Essendon --
Menzie ($154k FWD) - Continuing to impress and may be Essendon’s small forward choice. If Round 1 was tomorrow, it looks like he’d be in. It's not great scoring potential, but we may need him.
Parish ($610K MID) - Standout once again, also seems to fly under the radar. Could take the next step again.
Davey ($117k MID/FWD) - Looking more and more unlikely as the pre-season progresses. Poor scoring potential anyway.
-- Fremantle --
Fyfe ($313k MID/FWD) - Played almost solely up forward, I really don’t understand this pic unless something drastically changes. His body is cooked and has a poor role.
Johnson ($123K MID) - In the B team, unfortunately, it looks way behind for a wing spot now after initially being an early favourite for a cheap MID rookie.
Young ($508K DEF) - Backing up all the preseason hype with a quality game. We need to see his kick in usage rate with Ryan, but everything suggests a second-tier breakout once Ryan. Similar price to Daicos, so I may end up needing to go for both, otherwise a tough to split.
-- Gold Coast --

King ($176K FWD) - Solid in his return but only managed half a game. I feel like his scoring potential is too low warrant selection, but his job security means a solid backup rookie if needed.

Anderson ($552K MID) - Looking unreal, absolutely dominated the game, and I think deserves merit up there with Green and LDU.

Flanders ($256K MID/FWD) - Very solid again, didn’t start too many stoppages but pushed in from half forward. The word out of the pre-season is he’s flying, and he has shown unreal scoring potential if given the role.

Miller ($662K MID) - Injured his hammy, has been ruled out of the practice games as well now. Makes things difficult to gauge MID rotation minutes at Gold Coast.
-- GWS --

Cummings ($521K DEF) - On fire, underrated pick and put in another huge performance. Competing with Daicos and Young.

Green ($534K MID) - Fulltime mid all day, which is exactly what we wanted to see, can’t complain, and should take the next step.

Coniglio ($557K MID/FWD) - Fulltime MID, and that’s all we needed. Ever since Leon Cameron left, Cogs has been flying with added MID mins, and I prefer him over Taranto and Rozee. Love all 4 with Dunks as an option.

Callaghan ($244K MID) - Really really impressive in this game, has sky rocketed into calculations, and based on his pedigree, his price isn’t a concern. Looks hard to pass on.
-- Hawthorn --

Weddle ($130K DEF) - Continuing the hype, Hawks threw everything at him on the draft board, and he looks to be repaying. There are wing spots available, and he should be right in contention.

Day ($362K DEF) – Played 100% full-time MID, looks the preferred centre bounce option behind Newcombe, awkward price, but I’m loving the idea of this pick.

Sicily ($624K DEF) - Ankle injury, doesn’t look too concerning, but that and the new captaincy are slight worries, and you’re splitting hairs with the 600k defenders as it is.

Worpel ($309K MID) - Barely sighted, trending negatively rather than positively. Need to see something huge next praccy game to bring him back into contention.

Mackenzie ($180K MID) - Pushing for debut after this performance, there are spots up for grabs at the Hawks, so he’ll be around the mark. I'm not sure about the role or scoring yet. Keep an eye on him.
-- Melbourne --

Oliver ($699K MID) - Best on ground, and it wasn’t even close. Hand injury clearly not an issue anymore, and that was the only knock in the pick. Just need to decide if you want to spend up on the big boys or not now.

Grundy ($512K RUC) - Solid without screaming pick me, really need to see something from him. Doesn’t look the Grundy of old yet, and that was without Gawn playing, too.

Van Rooyen ($123K FWD) - Continued his push for R1 debut after a massive pre-season, will be line ball and potentially 22/23rd man/sub risk.

Mcvee ($123K DEF/MID) - Left field out of nowhere he has loomed as a round 1 option. Very impressive off half back with no Salem (Hibberd also in the B’s which is positive). Scoring role and potential is there. I just struggled with consistency last year. Watch closely.
-- North Melbourne --

Sheezal ($198K FWD) – One name that many aren’t talking about because of the price. Played Def, MID, and FWD and impressed rotating between them all, which is a positive sign. May need to be looked at more than we are.

Ziebell ($356K FWD) - In DEF again… As gross as this is, it’s hard to ignore him if this continues. Old role looks back with Mcdonald being more accountable and Hall injured once again. Watch for kick ins.

Phillips ($158K MID) – Very strong, looks a lock now with his pedigree and scoring potential.

Drury ($102K MID/FWD) - Moved from the B to A team halfway through, which is very positive. His name has popped up all pre-season, basement price, and DPP, watching closely.

Comben ($123K FWD) - Pushing for selection, he is a talented player, won't score unbeliev, bly but could warrant a bench option.
-- Port Adelaide --

Rozee ($513K MID/FWD) - Same role as last year, electric again. Hard to pass on this after his back end to the year.

Sinn ($123K MID/FWD) - Still injured, unfortunately, may have to resort him to a downgrade option mid-year.

Butters ($529K MID/FWD) - Missing with a minor niggle again, I love him, but he always has his issue. Has the ability to score at F1 levels but you can’t trust him.
Lycett ($429K RUC) - in the B Team behind Teakle, a few were sussing a cheap R2 but he looks to have ruled himself out.
Fantasia ($203K FWD) – Firing again and was very impressive, almost the forgotten man. Price is tempting and one to keep an eye out on.
-- Richmond --
Taranto ($503k FWD/MID) - Full time midfield and was best on ground. Known to be a butcher but he has 100+ in him. Must have.
Hopper ($332K MID) - Fulltime midfield as well but wasn’t overly outstanding. Doesn’t need to show much to be selected and will be up there with the top selected.
Dusty ($480K MID/FWD) - Very good but mainly up forward. Probably a forgotten man that deserves more merit if more Midfield time eventuates.
Young ($102K DEF) and Bradtke ($102K FWD) – Both basement priced and impressed to have pushed their names into the Round 1 selection frame. Keep a close eye as any basement price options are a win.
-- St Kilda --
Phlilipou ($166k MID/FWD) - Backed up the coaching staff’s words with a great display. Has the ability to score if given a semi decent role and someone who could help out F6 if named.
Caminiti ($102K FWD) – St Kilida are having a preseason key position forward crisis and it’s hard to not see Camintii pushing for R1 Debut. Wont score well but bargain basement option if required.
Coffield ($208K DEF) - Back to full contact training, looks too good to avoid if selected R1. Has scoring history, bulked up and highly talented all at rookie price. High on the watchlist.
-- West Coast --
Chesser ($123K DEF/MID) - Overcame injury to start on the wing and play very well with 2 goals in intraclub. There’s a backlog of very capable rookie options that all are pushing for the Round 1 team at the Eagles and Chesser will be high on the list as one of them.

Yeo ($337K DEF) - Dominating the game while rotating between MID and DEF and even on some kick ins. Horrible injury record but has averaged huge premium numbers before and with such high ownership it could be costly to not start if fit.

Ginbey ($171K DEF/MID) - Started in the middle which is impressive but no Sheed/Shuey. Played very well and backed up the pre-season hype. Unsure on his scoring ability but a DPP rookie can be valuable.
Long ($117K MID/FWD) – Another one of those rookies pushing for selection at the Eagles, has really stepped up his case over the last few weeks and really impressed in this intraclub game.
-- Western Bulldogs --
Daniel ($495K DEF) - Pure on ball MID trialed once again, looks a permanent move. Not sure its enough to select but impacts Richards and Dale in DEF as better selections/
Bontempelli ($639K MID) and Macrae (634K MID) – Both still rotating forward. Bontempelli looks a hard one to pass up this year. Macrae has the runs on the board and with Dunkley leaving everyone assumed he’d be rotate less, but Bevo still seems to be swinging him around. Watch out for the more official stuff.
Baker (MID $123K) - Did his chances no harm again, positive words out of pre-season and looks to be a wing spot up for grabs at the Dogs. Can sit on the MID bench for now.
Bruce ($161K FWD) - B Team unfortunately, had merit in selecting with his new role in DEF but looks to need an injury now.
English ($581K RUC) – Looks as the clear 2nd pick in the RUC if fit but he has already had two separate injuries in this pre-season alone and missed this game again. Burn man written all over him.
Unfortunately, I have no information on any hit outs completed by Geelong or Sydney as it stands so we have some pre-season notes instead.
Bowes ($277K DEF) - We are still yet to hear any confirmation that he will be playing midfield or even best 22 so we are starting to lose confidence in this pick. Potential is there.
Ratugolea ($174K RUC/FWD) - Continue to monitor, should be around the money after an impressive preseason. If he gets the backup RUC role, seems to be a very decent option for F6/R3 swing.
Mills ($642K MID) – He continues to mention he’ll play defence if needed which is slightly concerning, didn’t affect his scoring too much last year but it’s capping his ability to go to the next level. Still think he is under selected in 6%.
Warner ($532K MID) - Looking beefed up and many have forgotten how good he was last year. Ready to take the next step but similar priced to Green, Mitchell and LDU and Anderson so hard to split the bunch.
Francis ($189K DEF/FWD) - Not much info on how he is tracking for R1 unfortunately, can make good cash if he can squeeze into the Swans best 22.

So what you're saying is that there's around 50 locks?

 

[JuddgementDay]

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ALL THINGS INTRACLUB! Strap in!
-- Adelaide --
Dawson ($603K DEF) - Looks to be playing defence once again, didn’t push up too much higher. Added captaincy, strangely enough, it usually negatively affects players.
Milera ($321K FWD) – Back to his best demanding lots of balls flying out of defence, awkward price but very promising.
Pedlar ($173K FWD) – Played unreal but predominantly as a small forward. If he gets a sniff at mid rotation, his job security looks the goods for his inflated price.
Michalanney (135K DEF) - Getting praise all pre-season, didn’t do much in this game, though. Still keep an eye on for Round 1.
-- Brisbane --
Ashcroft ($202K MID) - Impressive again, immediate impact type player. If he’s in the rotation, the numbers are there to warrant the inflated price, unlike Horne Francis last year.
McKenna ($167K DEF) - Started on the bench but A team at least. Mature aged, good scoring history, if he’s in, he has to be picked.
Wilmot ($123K DEF) - Starting wing on the ground for the A team, which is unreal. The biggest issue was his job security and potential sub risk, but he was impressed in finals last year. Tuck away on your bench for now,
-- Carlton --
Cowan ($117K DEF) - A sneaky chance with blues injuries and a friendly halfback role. Keep an eye on him, only helped his chances good with this performance.
Hollands ($162K MID) - A team, but again the Blues have so many injuries, hard to gauge this one. Was solid enough to have a sniff at Round 1.
Cincotta ($102K DEF/MID) - Looking really good and basement price, another name who could really benefit from the injuries and if Doch moves into the middle to cover.
-- Collingwood --
Daicos ($502K DEF) – His ownership is ridiculous, but what more can you say. Was absolutely electric and clear best on the ground in his new full-time MID role. Hard to not pick.
Mitchell ($528K MID) – Exactly what we needed to see, back to 100% on ball mid time. Looks to be the Pies clear #1 in there and looks as fit as ever.
Richards ($117K MID/FWD) - Doing his chances no harm playing in defence as well should be around the mark for Round 1.

Cameron ($465K RUC/FWD) - DNP due to injury once again, rucks are fast becoming an issue. Hopefully, we will see some of him before Round 1.
Dean ($123K DEF) – Injured once again at exactly the wrong time. Was on for a debut but cruel timing again. I probably need to write this one off again.
-- Essendon --
Menzie ($154k FWD) - Continuing to impress and may be Essendon’s small forward choice. If Round 1 was tomorrow, it looks like he’d be in. It's not great scoring potential, but we may need him.
Parish ($610K MID) - Standout once again, also seems to fly under the radar. Could take the next step again.
Davey ($117k MID/FWD) - Looking more and more unlikely as the pre-season progresses. Poor scoring potential anyway.
-- Fremantle --
Fyfe ($313k MID/FWD) - Played almost solely up forward, I really don’t understand this pic unless something drastically changes. His body is cooked and has a poor role.
Johnson ($123K MID) - In the B team, unfortunately, it looks way behind for a wing spot now after initially being an early favourite for a cheap MID rookie.
Young ($508K DEF) - Backing up all the preseason hype with a quality game. We need to see his kick in usage rate with Ryan, but everything suggests a second-tier breakout once Ryan. Similar price to Daicos, so I may end up needing to go for both, otherwise a tough to split.
-- Gold Coast --

King ($176K FWD) - Solid in his return but only managed half a game. I feel like his scoring potential is too low warrant selection, but his job security means a solid backup rookie if needed.

Anderson ($552K MID) - Looking unreal, absolutely dominated the game, and I think deserves merit up there with Green and LDU.

Flanders ($256K MID/FWD) - Very solid again, didn’t start too many stoppages but pushed in from half forward. The word out of the pre-season is he’s flying, and he has shown unreal scoring potential if given the role.

Miller ($662K MID) - Injured his hammy, has been ruled out of the practice games as well now. Makes things difficult to gauge MID rotation minutes at Gold Coast.
-- GWS --

Cummings ($521K DEF) - On fire, underrated pick and put in another huge performance. Competing with Daicos and Young.

Green ($534K MID) - Fulltime mid all day, which is exactly what we wanted to see, can’t complain, and should take the next step.

Coniglio ($557K MID/FWD) - Fulltime MID, and that’s all we needed. Ever since Leon Cameron left, Cogs has been flying with added MID mins, and I prefer him over Taranto and Rozee. Love all 4 with Dunks as an option.

Callaghan ($244K MID) - Really really impressive in this game, has sky rocketed into calculations, and based on his pedigree, his price isn’t a concern. Looks hard to pass on.
-- Hawthorn --

Weddle ($130K DEF) - Continuing the hype, Hawks threw everything at him on the draft board, and he looks to be repaying. There are wing spots available, and he should be right in contention.

Day ($362K DEF) – Played 100% full-time MID, looks the preferred centre bounce option behind Newcombe, awkward price, but I’m loving the idea of this pick.

Sicily ($624K DEF) - Ankle injury, doesn’t look too concerning, but that and the new captaincy are slight worries, and you’re splitting hairs with the 600k defenders as it is.

Worpel ($309K MID) - Barely sighted, trending negatively rather than positively. Need to see something huge next praccy game to bring him back into contention.

Mackenzie ($180K MID) - Pushing for debut after this performance, there are spots up for grabs at the Hawks, so he’ll be around the mark. I'm not sure about the role or scoring yet. Keep an eye on him.
-- Melbourne --

Oliver ($699K MID) - Best on ground, and it wasn’t even close. Hand injury clearly not an issue anymore, and that was the only knock in the pick. Just need to decide if you want to spend up on the big boys or not now.

Grundy ($512K RUC) - Solid without screaming pick me, really need to see something from him. Doesn’t look the Grundy of old yet, and that was without Gawn playing, too.

Van Rooyen ($123K FWD) - Continued his push for R1 debut after a massive pre-season, will be line ball and potentially 22/23rd man/sub risk.

Mcvee ($123K DEF/MID) - Left field out of nowhere he has loomed as a round 1 option. Very impressive off half back with no Salem (Hibberd also in the B’s which is positive). Scoring role and potential is there. I just struggled with consistency last year. Watch closely.
-- North Melbourne --

Sheezal ($198K FWD) – One name that many aren’t talking about because of the price. Played Def, MID, and FWD and impressed rotating between them all, which is a positive sign. May need to be looked at more than we are.

Ziebell ($356K FWD) - In DEF again… As gross as this is, it’s hard to ignore him if this continues. Old role looks back with Mcdonald being more accountable and Hall injured once again. Watch for kick ins.

Phillips ($158K MID) – Very strong, looks a lock now with his pedigree and scoring potential.

Drury ($102K MID/FWD) - Moved from the B to A team halfway through, which is very positive. His name has popped up all pre-season, basement price, and DPP, watching closely.

Comben ($123K FWD) - Pushing for selection, he is a talented player, won't score unbeliev, bly but could warrant a bench option.
-- Port Adelaide --

Rozee ($513K MID/FWD) - Same role as last year, electric again. Hard to pass on this after his back end to the year.

Sinn ($123K MID/FWD) - Still injured, unfortunately, may have to resort him to a downgrade option mid-year.

Butters ($529K MID/FWD) - Missing with a minor niggle again, I love him, but he always has his issue. Has the ability to score at F1 levels but you can’t trust him.
Lycett ($429K RUC) - in the B Team behind Teakle, a few were sussing a cheap R2 but he looks to have ruled himself out.
Fantasia ($203K FWD) – Firing again and was very impressive, almost the forgotten man. Price is tempting and one to keep an eye out on.
-- Richmond --
Taranto ($503k FWD/MID) - Full time midfield and was best on ground. Known to be a butcher but he has 100+ in him. Must have.
Hopper ($332K MID) - Fulltime midfield as well but wasn’t overly outstanding. Doesn’t need to show much to be selected and will be up there with the top selected.
Dusty ($480K MID/FWD) - Very good but mainly up forward. Probably a forgotten man that deserves more merit if more Midfield time eventuates.
Young ($102K DEF) and Bradtke ($102K FWD) – Both basement priced and impressed to have pushed their names into the Round 1 selection frame. Keep a close eye as any basement price options are a win.
-- St Kilda --
Phlilipou ($166k MID/FWD) - Backed up the coaching staff’s words with a great display. Has the ability to score if given a semi decent role and someone who could help out F6 if named.
Caminiti ($102K FWD) – St Kilida are having a preseason key position forward crisis and it’s hard to not see Camintii pushing for R1 Debut. Wont score well but bargain basement option if required.
Coffield ($208K DEF) - Back to full contact training, looks too good to avoid if selected R1. Has scoring history, bulked up and highly talented all at rookie price. High on the watchlist.
-- West Coast --
Chesser ($123K DEF/MID) - Overcame injury to start on the wing and play very well with 2 goals in intraclub. There’s a backlog of very capable rookie options that all are pushing for the Round 1 team at the Eagles and Chesser will be high on the list as one of them.

Yeo ($337K DEF) - Dominating the game while rotating between MID and DEF and even on some kick ins. Horrible injury record but has averaged huge premium numbers before and with such high ownership it could be costly to not start if fit.

Ginbey ($171K DEF/MID) - Started in the middle which is impressive but no Sheed/Shuey. Played very well and backed up the pre-season hype. Unsure on his scoring ability but a DPP rookie can be valuable.
Long ($117K MID/FWD) – Another one of those rookies pushing for selection at the Eagles, has really stepped up his case over the last few weeks and really impressed in this intraclub game.
-- Western Bulldogs --
Daniel ($495K DEF) - Pure on ball MID trialed once again, looks a permanent move. Not sure its enough to select but impacts Richards and Dale in DEF as better selections/
Bontempelli ($639K MID) and Macrae (634K MID) – Both still rotating forward. Bontempelli looks a hard one to pass up this year. Macrae has the runs on the board and with Dunkley leaving everyone assumed he’d be rotate less, but Bevo still seems to be swinging him around. Watch out for the more official stuff.
Baker (MID $123K) - Did his chances no harm again, positive words out of pre-season and looks to be a wing spot up for grabs at the Dogs. Can sit on the MID bench for now.
Bruce ($161K FWD) - B Team unfortunately, had merit in selecting with his new role in DEF but looks to need an injury now.
English ($581K RUC) – Looks as the clear 2nd pick in the RUC if fit but he has already had two separate injuries in this pre-season alone and missed this game again. Burn man written all over him.
Unfortunately, I have no information on any hit outs completed by Geelong or Sydney as it stands so we have some pre-season notes instead.
Bowes ($277K DEF) - We are still yet to hear any confirmation that he will be playing midfield or even best 22 so we are starting to lose confidence in this pick. Potential is there.
Ratugolea ($174K RUC/FWD) - Continue to monitor, should be around the money after an impressive preseason. If he gets the backup RUC role, seems to be a very decent option for F6/R3 swing.
Mills ($642K MID) – He continues to mention he’ll play defence if needed which is slightly concerning, didn’t affect his scoring too much last year but it’s capping his ability to go to the next level. Still think he is under selected in 6%.
Warner ($532K MID) - Looking beefed up and many have forgotten how good he was last year. Ready to take the next step but similar priced to Green, Mitchell and LDU and Anderson so hard to split the bunch.
Francis ($189K DEF/FWD) - Not much info on how he is tracking for R1 unfortunately, can make good cash if he can squeeze into the Swans best 22.

Thanks - great job there!

 

[WaynesWorld19]

 

[Makeshift Park]

Good list! Especially like how you’ve made a point of not attracting attention to Harry Sheezel.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Good list! Especially like how you’ve made a point to not attract attention to Harry Sheezel.

He's deliberately left Rayner off too I reckon.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Good list! Especially like how you’ve made a point of not attracting attention to Harry Sheezel.

Wasn't my list ....

 

[Me Myself and I]

Absolutely criminal that this SC star is not listed.

 

[JT_the_Man]

Essendon have, as expected, simply named every fit player for the 6 quarter game tomorrow. I’d imagine that one half of the game will likely be closer to the A side with the other half being more the B side.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

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